krisjack69 Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Does anyone know when the next magazine going to be out.When are the months a new one comes out? Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted December 24, 2007 Super User Posted December 24, 2007 I signed up and paid for bassin two years ago. After months of waiting the first issue I got had a bill in it saying I had never paid and I owed them the money. I called them and cleared it up. After that it took two years to get one year worth of issues. Just about every issue had a renewal notice in it. It's a great magazine for the information but you don't get what you pay for. I won't be doing that again. Quote
RedHairSkunk Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 ive alway's just picked them up in the grocery store when theirs a new on the shelf... Quote
Super User Sam Posted December 24, 2007 Super User Posted December 24, 2007 I have never had any problems with Bassin or any other magazines, even Reader's Digest. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Bassin is one of the best, if not the best, magazine on bass fishing you can purchase. Maybe you all can give it another "whack" in 2008 and see if their service has improved. Have a great Christmas and be sure to tell us what you all received, fishing stuff, that is! Quote
Guest avid Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 I really like bassin magazine but their subscription department is run by the literacy foundation. They absolutely cannot seem to get that there are 12 months in a year, that two years equals 24 months and that if you pay for a two year subscription you should not get threatening payment reminders in month #1. I like the mag so much that i have taken the plunge again. God willing I will get a few issues before they forget my address. Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted December 24, 2007 Super User Posted December 24, 2007 I too, have had nothing but problems with Bassin subscriptions. Last year I paid for a years subscription and received the first issue with no problem........I'm still waiting for the second. After several phone calls I just gave up. I've had two other subscriptions with Bassin magazine and each time there was some sort of glitch, so I think I'll just buy them from the store. It's very unfortunate because I like the magazine. Falcon Quote
Troutfisher Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 You'd do better just to buy it off the shelf. I too had problems with the magazine, and received frequent renewal offers with EVERY magazine. Quote
krisjack69 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Posted December 24, 2007 I emailed em and they said that it was sent in the mail on december 22.So lets see when I'll get it.I hadnt gotten the free crap that I thought was going to get either.I ordered it from there website. Quote
links_man2 Posted December 25, 2007 Posted December 25, 2007 One thing about Bassin Magazine is they only publish "subscription" issues 5 times/year: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr and May/June. They also occasionally publish "special" issues that are only sold in the store. Quote
John J. Posted December 25, 2007 Posted December 25, 2007 I sent a subscription not long ago, maybe 2 weeks or so and have yet to recieve my first issue. But if I get any notices about owing them money, I know it would be a gimick. After all I used my credit card and purchased the one year term for $30 and I DO NOT owe them anymore. If they try to get anymore out of me, they will be hearing a little bit of fussing and cussing. I am the kind who is tight on money... Quote
bassnleo Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 WOW! You paid $30 for one year? I subscribed about a month ago, $13.99 for the year! That's what bothers me about some magazines, it's almost like buying a used car, ya just never know if your getting a good deal. Funny this thread popped up, like I mentioned, I just subscribed. I really only want the April issue. There will be an article that month that I contributed to. Quote
John J. Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 WOW! You paid $30 for one year? I subscribed about a month ago, $13.99 for the year! That's what bothers me about some magazines, it's almost like buying a used car, ya just never know if your getting a good deal. Funny this thread popped up, like I mentioned, I just subscribed. I really only want the April issue. There will be an article that month that I contributed to. I just looked back at my bank statement and I purchased In-fisherman for $30 I think it was for 2 years though... Quote
Ryan_Johnson Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 Add me to the list of people that has had problems with them. I paid $18 for a subscription in April and I have recieved about 12 notices that I owe them money, along with ZERO magazines. I wrote them a nice letter, and they'll be recieving a phone call shortly if they don't respond soon. I would HIGHLY sugguest that nobody subscribes, and buys it at the newstand instead. It's a decent magazine, so it's too bad that it's run by crooks. Quote
RobDar Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 Bassin...humph!!!! I tried subscribing twice...waited and waited and waited....never got a magazine. I emailed and asked about it and got a RUDE RUDE RUDE reply about well maybe my card was declined. I use a "net spend" card that I load with cash so I know the money was there and Western Union, who issued the card, says there was never an attempt or a charge issued by them. They never tried to complete my subscription. I shared this information with Bassin' and never heard from them... ...but I keep getting junk mail from them. Quote
nicmic Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 same problem with "crappie". every time i call all i get is bs. they are on the way but they never arrive. won't order them again. Quote
TNeal Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 I paid for a two year back in January 07, I've received three mags. I get "friendly reminders" every month or so, guess the cancelled check wasn't proof enough. Hey, did anyone get their "free ABU reel" Quote
krisjack69 Posted December 29, 2007 Author Posted December 29, 2007 I got my magazine today but no free lures as of yet.I was supposed to get some free lures with it but nothing.At least with bassmaster they send the free stuff. Quote
krisjack69 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Posted December 30, 2007 There new website not even working.bassinonline which was in there new issue which i got saturday Quote
Cyrus Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I sent my money on 4/29/07 received 0, so I canceled last week. See how lone it take for my money to come back. LOL ;D Cyrus Quote
Terry_ Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I too, have had nothing but problems with Bassin subscriptions. Last year I paid for a years subscription and received the first issue with no problem........I'm still waiting for the second. After several phone calls I just gave up. I've had two other subscriptions with Bassin magazine and each time there was some sort of glitch, so I think I'll just buy them from the store. It's very unfortunate because I like the magazine. Falcon X2. Two issues and nothing more. We should find a way to E-mail this thread to the bassin' executives. Quote
Ryan_Johnson Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I did get a response from them. They sent me another invoice and one magazine. No explanation or anything. 7580 E. 151st St., Bixby, OK 74008 physical address 1-800-554-1999 no response Anybody live by this place that wants to walk over and see what there deal is? Quote
Guest avid Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 Thanks Brent. I clicked on your link and saw the email address for the publisher. Here is the message I sent. Dear Ms. Hughes. About 3 years ago, I purchased a subscription to Bassin' magazine. I received 3 issues. Last year I purchased a two year subscription. I received another 3 issues. two months ago I purchased a one year subscription. I have received no issues. I truly like your magazine, but your magazine subscription department is so inept that one must wonder if, in fact it is deliberate. Please see the forums at www.bassresource.com. The "general bass fishing" forum has a thread currently running called "Bassin' magazine" that details many individuals with similar problems. I cannot understand why you would sacrifice advertising revenue by loosing subscribers due to subordinate incompetence. signed Brent from *.com (NAH :-)) Quote
Waterwolves Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I emailed this thread and they responded in one day. I just told them that a lot of people were complaining about the same thing and that maybe that would concern them. Most likely nothing will happen. If I don't get any mags i will never buy another magizine or subscription. I will just go to Barnes and Noble and read the whole thing and then put it back on the shelf. Quote
Bass XL Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 hmm.. Maybe they ARE fixing everything...idk...I got a subscription in December '06...I didnt get an issue and they said I never paid...Got it all figured out with them, andthey sent me about 4 magizines...then it stopped (about august)....and I go to the mailbox today, and look whats their...a Bassin' mag. I dont know whats going on. Quote
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